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The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.

What to know about Data Protection

Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.

In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.

By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.

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Recent Data Protection News

UK marketers plan to spend more on AI, Canva finds
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers plan to spend more on AI, Canva finds

UK marketers set to lift AI budgets as Canva research warns consumers still want human touch, clearer rules and more trust in adverts.

3 days ago

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
Identity Theft

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards

TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.

3 days ago

OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
Business Continuity

OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors

OneAdvanced has unveiled IQ, an AI-enabled work platform for regulated sectors that unites workflows, data and compliance controls in one UK-hosted system.

5 days ago

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds

Small firms are embracing AI for admin and marketing, but a MoneySuperMarket survey finds most still lack security training as cyber fears rise.

5 days ago

The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses
IT Industry

The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses

UK subscription businesses face pro-rata refund systems, stricter cancellation rules and a Spring 2027 deadline under new consumer protection reforms.

5 days ago

WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Unified Communications

WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers

Wealth managers get real-time AI compliance checks as WealthAi targets spreadsheet-based monitoring and boosts surveillance for regulators and clients.

5 days ago

Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
Gaming

Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign

Edinburgh research urges banks to co-design youth services with customers, after 350 Scots say digital money, gaming and patchy advice are reshaping finances.

5 days ago

Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand
Managed Security Services Provider

Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand

Infosecurity Europe to widen its Channel Zone in 2026 after 3,000 visitors and research showing 83% of organisations expect more managed security services.

5 days ago

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Physical Security

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption

Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.

Last week

UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
Application Performance Monitoring

UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform

UK cyber breach survey bolsters campaigners' call for Computer Misuse Act reform as 43% of businesses report attacks.

Last week

UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
Automotive

UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness

UK cyber survey prompts warnings over stagnant breach preparedness as phishing, supplier risks and weak training leave smaller firms exposed.

Last week

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
Hyperscale

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing

HousingAI launches AI platform for social housing teams, offering sourced guidance on compliance, inspections and policy decisions amid tighter scrutiny.

Last week

UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness
IT Industry

UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness

UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.

Last week

Hammer launches on-premises AI platform for sovereign use
Private Cloud

Hammer launches on-premises AI platform for sovereign use

Hammer targets AI deployment bottlenecks with Hammer Stack, an on-premises platform built for data control, compliance and sovereign workloads.

Last week

Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus
Malware

Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus

Nebula Global Services has secured Cyber Essentials Plus after independent testing, giving customers and partners added assurance over its cyber controls.

Last week

Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Optical Networking

Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo

Nokia adds KETS Quantum Security's chip-based QKD hardware to its global flying kit, showcasing quantum-safe telecoms for operators and governments.

Last week

Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system
Small Business

Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system

Alpha Swanson secures ISO 27001:2022 on its Certain platform after dual UKAS audits, bolstering its case for advisers to hold the standards they sell.

Last week

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Big Data

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records

Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.

Last week

Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning
Digital Transformation

Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning

Heriot-Watt researcher warns firms using generative AI in machine learning could heighten cyber-attacks, breaches and bias in regulated sectors.

Last week

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Virtual Private Networks

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts

AI adoption boosts demand for cybersecurity GRC specialists as Malt says compliance work now dominates projects across its freelancer marketplace.

Last week

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